National Gendarmerie of Gabon

National Gendarmerie of Gabon
Gendarmerie nationale gabonaise
Agency overview
FormedMarch 10, 1960
Preceding agency
  • Libreville Gendarmerie Detachment, Gendarmerie Nationale
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionGabon
General nature
Operational structure
Agency executive
  • Yves Barrasouaga, Brigadier General
Child agency

The National Gendarmerie of Gabon (French: Gendarmerie nationale gabonaise) is the national police force of Gabon responsible for law enforcement in Gabon. It is under the direct command of the President of Gabon. The Gendarmerie is also in charge of the Gabonese Republican Guard.

The main tasks of the gendarmerie are to defend the country's borders, ensure public safety, and to enforce actions taken by judicial and government authorities.